[metaslider id=9075] Some teenagers get part-time jobs to stay busy and earn some extra money. Ella Krull, a 17-year-old senior-to-be at Tipton Christian Academy, decided to reboot, coach and run a swimming program. The Covington Manta Rays had been going strong for several years before some coaching turnover in 2018 led to the disbandment of the program in 2019. Krull had … [Read more...] about The Covington Manta Rays are back in the pool and going strong thanks to a youthful reboot
Joe Mack
A donor recently gave $10K to help restore Baltzer Field
An anonymous donor has given $10,000 to help fund the restoration of Covington’s Baltzer Field, parks and recreation director Joe Mack said. The project is one many in the community are excited to see. The ballfield, located in Cobb Parr Park, was named for Covington’s former Coca-Cola Bottling Company owner and operator L.O. Baltzer. Tipton County Genealogist David Gwinn said … [Read more...] about A donor recently gave $10K to help restore Baltzer Field
Covington bike park opens to rave reviews
[metaslider id=6052] It was 95 degrees last Friday afternoon in Covington and most of the adults attending the grand opening of the Covington Bicycle Park and Playground were seriously perspiring. Many of them found their way to the shaved ice booth and others drank water rapidly. The dozens of kids in attendance, however, seemed oblivious to the heat as they rode around the … [Read more...] about Covington bike park opens to rave reviews
Covington Bicycle Park and Playground holding grand opening Friday
[metaslider id=5994] Last September Covington Parks and Recreation Director Joe Mack announced the city's plans to construct a bike park. The idea was to open it three months ago, but COVID-19 pushed those plans back. Now, however, it's ready for riders. The Covington Bicycle Park and Playground will hold a grand opening on Friday, July 17 at 3:30 p.m. It's located adjacent … [Read more...] about Covington Bicycle Park and Playground holding grand opening Friday
